Purely Personal Notices From Frederick Area
Purposive local notes listing movements of residents including J C Gilvert New Windsor visiting Frederick Eugene Spouseller South Market street visiting Battymore Rev Dr and Mrs Ulysses S Grupp Mast Church street returning from New York Frank B Keeler of Keeler Bros West Patrick street on business trip to Baltimore Charles Mullican Sr and Calvin J Schuidknecht in Washington on business Harry B Gaither Baltimore visiting Thomas Rice family Elkins West Virginia returned Wah Hop Chinese laundryman Worth Market street going to New York for a Chinese dance Addison I Hoffman Martinsburg West Virginia returns to city accepts position with John M Culler grocer West Patrick Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulysses S. Grupp
Mast Church
Street
New York
Frank B. Keeler
Keeler Bros
West Patrick Street
Baltimore
Addison I. Hoffman
Martinsburg
W Va
John M. Culler
Grocer
Huerta Prepares for War Amid Mediation Talks in Mexico City
President Huerta pursues a stubborn defense posture while mediators seek peace. He convened Generals Gonzales Luqui, Jimenes Cestro, and Pradillo in Mexico City to report on manpower and wartime munitions, signaling readiness for a possible attack on the capital. Estevía Ruiz remains sub secretary of foreign affairs, with Portillo y Rojas’ replacement undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Iuerta
Mexico
Huertas
Menttan
Huerta
Gonzales Luqui
Cordova
Joaquin Jimenes Cestro
Pradillo
Jalapa
Fierts
Estevla Ruiz
Portillo Y Rojas
Portillo
Clerical Exchange on Parish Periodicals
Fragmentary dialogue shows a clergyman asking about periodicals during parish rounds. A reply suggests someone named vir hasiand often takes them, and mention of a sign request and a contested writ. Text is garbled with many illegible words and misprints.
Amateur Minstrel Show at Empire Theatre
Students from local schools present an amateur minstrel program at the Empire on Sunday night. Two performers will lead, with several specialties listed and a note of community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Empire
Toys’ and Girls Isnh
Ery
Qupils
Bern
Wil Stopis
Tie Cetar
Harry Wet
Miberto Amith
Luxury in Argentina Hotel Charges Stir Buenos Aires
A Nation Magazine piece notes Buenos Aires hotels are pricey yet varied with rooms from $2 to $7 daily. The Bristol in Avenida de Mayo drew attention for soap and perfumery costs at 5,000 a week, while champagne tariffs remained low at 2 percent compared with a 60 percent on a plow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Swin
cCity
New York
Uienos Aires
Commission of European
Bristol
Avecina de Mase
Magrazine
Wise Mexican mule answers to distance and pace
A column notes Mexican mules know exact daily distances and resist overwork. It cites Mexican wit in defining two days travel when not rushed and three days when pressured, illustrating disciplined mule handling. The piece also recalls Cairo’s Ibn Tulun and the corkscrew tower born from a talismanic paper twirl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Nuneback
Medican
Cairo
Ibn-Tulun
John R.edd
Nile
Ahmed Ibn-Tulun
The Late Dr. Morgan Dix’s Wry Graduation Joke
A New York clergyman recalls the wit of Dr. Morgan Dix who lightened grave subjects with humor. He recounts Dix addressing a medical school class by saying physiologists note that as men age their brains shrink, hence why the old man knows nothing and the young one knows everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Dix
New York
It Grew and Grew. A Fish Tale from Willie and Pa
A boy named Willie recalls a tale told by his father about a fish that kept growing after it died. Each retelling made the fish appear larger, with Willie insisting the claim was true despite doubt.
Refugee trains reach Vera Cruz as U S forts fortify port
A refugee train with seventy five Americans arrived in Vera Cruz from Mexico City. U S naval guns and field pieces were landed for defense while Mexican Federal forces concentrating near Jalapa and El Palma threaten the city. Consul W W Canada reports reinforcements and possible bombardment plans, with guards strengthened at El Tejara and a patrol setup discussed along lines to bolster defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Initio
Real del Monte
Pachuca
United States
Sanidad
Gustavo Maas
Funston
Soledad
Jalapa
el Palma
Twenty-eighth
W. W. Canada
Maas
el Tejara
Smedley D. Butler
Fl Tejara
Harrisburg Moves to Ban Highway Advertisements
Pennsylvania officials issue notices to county and city leaders enforcing a 1993 act banning roadside ads on all state highways. Penalties range from 35 to 20 dollars for placing signs on public property, aiming to improve road appearance and protect trees. A White House dog at large incident is also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Biga Jow
Sheum
Peparker
Bigelow
State of
Pennsylvania
Move to Attack Saltillo Villa Expected to Hurl 13 000
Federal troops fortify Saltillo and prepare a desperate stand against General Villa’s rebel forces. Advices from the front say 1804 Federal reinforcements have joined the garrison boosting strength to over 14,000. Deserters report food shortages and widespread suffering as Villa concentrates troops at Torreon for the San Pedro de las Colonias operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa
Chihuahua
Saltilo
Saltillo
Salino
Torreon
San Pedro de Las Colonais
Villas
Salito
Mail Clerk Sentenced for Theft of 20000
William K. Baum, a long-time mail clerk who fled to avoid U S service in July, admitted stealing about 20000. He was sentenced to three years in prison and fined 100. He confessed to taking the key to post containers and diverting funds into stocks and mortgages from properties he owned. He had sold his home and farm to raise the money and restore 12000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kh. Baum
Luay
Flonn
United States
Mil
Pie
Dr Edward W Ryan Arrives Safely in Mexico City
Scranton physician Dr Edward W Ryan who faced execution as a spy in Zacatecas has reached the Brazilian legation in Washington. His release was ordered by General Huerta on U.S. State Department demand. A second item notes Tess band C Aba shot at Mayor and warded Frank L Polk, later committed to asylum. a commission evaluates Mahoney’s mental condition after a shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Washington
Edward W. Ryan
Zacateras
Informann Washington
Ran
Huerta
State Department
Tess Band
C. Aba
Mayoramp
Frank L. Polk
James Potter
Philadephia
Maticawan Asylum
Mahoney
Millereon
Base Ball Scores Amid Philadelphia and Detroit Games
Baseball scores from Philadelphia and Detroit with player abbreviations and team notes. The muddled text cites teams such as New York and Detroit, listing players and standings in a brief sports roundup.
Suffering Scenes in Royal Academy Exhibit Incident
May 5 report from London notes a suffragette smashed a portrait by John Singer Sargent of Henry James in the Royal Academy spring show. The attacker, identifying as Mrs Wood, is linked to militant group known as the wild women who gained entry to the gallery and caused the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomba
Henry James
Doin Singer Sargent
Philadelphia
Royal Academy
Wood
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
A Baltimore reader praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing dreadful cramps and irregularities and restoring health. The ad touts its herbal, non narcotic formula and decades of testimonials, inviting women to request confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Baltimore
August W. Kenparn
Hollins Street
Baltimore, Md
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
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J.C. Gilvert
New Windsor
Frederick
Eugene Spouseller
South Market Street
Battymore
Messrs
Charles Mullican, Sr
Calvin J. Schuidknechht
Harry B. Gaither
Thomas Rice
Fourth Street
James Allen
Elkins
W. Va
J.B. Garrett
East Second Street
Wah Hop
Worth Market Street
Empire
Luxury
Argentina
Frederick Gas and Electric Dept
Hagerstown
Frederick R. R. Co
East Patrick Street
Colorado
Fire and
Rockefeller
Denver
Meebers
State Guard
Ludlow
Tokai
Rockefeller, Sr
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
WLW
New York City
Tate
White House
Uleanor Wilson
Rile Renning
Garricace
Treet
Mexican City
Aerican Press
Aecociation
Cs Ae
DR. Ryan
Beecham’s
Ary MoZicia
Teerham
Midtadelphia Gostan
Athilet Vey
Tsatteries
Kaeenard
Gairlgia
Wyathall
Selumg
VC Wardington
Westiinston
Badterte Koaling
Kweenes
Cuaion
Ayers
Engel
Alubada
Clevelans
I Battelle
Terhue
Heynolls
Stapre
Keey Rather
Cifras
Rannter
Reng
Josqiet
Sahadh
Sativa
Riaddd
Ff Bsa
Clovelie
Detroit
Lark
Vathietles
National League
Stleaton
Tdaston
Philadalphia
Rudolph
Cawily
AM Hirder
Goscher Kaulifer
Chicago
St. Jouig
Robinson
Snyder
Liveender
Dterse
Zabel
Hrankfie
Mathewson
Meynin
Lealbuct
Mc Curty
AL Cinetonati Plattsburgh
Rin
PO. Wada PG
Cinelath
Wst
Touls
Au HiChicako
Vishy Brookla
Federal League
Kansan City - Kansas
Vittsburgh
Heruing
Masters
Kneteer
Walker
Gerry
St. Lows
St. Lous
Quinn
Jachlitach
Groome
Jinlerg
Cikugo
Hlenro
Thuffalo
Tatteriey
Prenderzast
Watson
Witson
Moore
Anderson
Bair
Dbaevist
Tiz
Footer’s
Cumberland, MD
A. Kate Gittinger
Shore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Alberta
Arizona
British Columbia
California
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
New Mexico
Oregon
Saskatchewan
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Orina
Broa
St.philadelpria
THE
Peoples Fire Insurance Company
Mai
Tyland
Emory L. Coblentz
R. Rush Lewis
Edwin G.cover
William W. Doub
L. W. Gaver
Charles ©. Biser
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